Strom, Hess, Cowbrough, Lewis, Pyear and Ward Family Trees
This site contains the history of these families which are now connected in different ways. The Hess and Strom family trees are the most complete dating back to 1458 and 1838 respectively. Living persons are excluded from the publically available tree, if you want to know more about this contact the administrator.
1865: Jun 23, 1865 - Brigadier General Stand Watie (1806-1871), a Cherokee chief, was the last Confederate general to surrender at the end of the American Civil War, on June 23, 1865
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1889
1889: May 31, 1889 - Episode description: Accounts written by survivors, as well as period photographs and engravings, re-create the tragic events of May 31, 1889, when the worst flood in North American history hit Johnstown, PA
1824 - 1895 (70 years)